Are these red rainbow tetra or was I misled?

[maverick786us]

I bought this schooling fishes, the seller told me that these are red rainbow tetras that will perfect for my planted aquascape tank. But I don't see red color. When I used google lens to identify these fishes I get different result. Was I misled?

 

[bazz]

They are not Tetras, they could well be young Red Rainbowfish (Glossolepis Incisa) and can potentially reach 6 inches (150mm), what size tank have you got them in?

 

[Teleos]

These fish not only don't look red, they also don't look like a tetra. But we should wait for people with better fish eyes.

 

[G H Nelson]

They are not Tetras, they could well be young Red Rainbowfish (Glossolepis Incisa) and can potentially reach 6 inches (150mm), what size tank have you got them in?

 

[maverick786us]

They are not Tetras, they could well be young Red Rainbowfish (Glossolepis Incisa) and can potentially reach 6 inches (150mm), what size tank have you got them in?

Ah red rainbow fish, thats what the seller told me, I added tetra, my bad. The size of my tank is 24 X 16 X 16 inches. Its a mid sized tank.

 

[Teleos]

Hello again,
you can find more about Rainbow Fish here (Bentley Pascoe on You Tube). Also more about planted tanks and filters and all other stuff. And Bentley Pascoe is not one of these dumb guys with a camera.

 

[Tankless]

Ah red rainbow fish, thats what the seller told me, I added tetra, my bad. The size of my tank is 24 X 16 X 16 inches. Its a mid sized tank.

That's a bit small for them length wise as they need space to swim.

 

[mort]

Agree, young red rainbows. They don't look like much for a long time and take an age to colour up. I had them with other rainbows when I was a kid and personally wouldn't go for a tank smaller than 4ft but preferably 5ft+ (ours were in a 6ft and they didnt make the tank look big). They are very chunky, deep bodied, active fish when mature. I would also want to keep them in harder water, they wont do great in soft acidic conditions.

 

[maverick786us]

Agree, young red rainbows. They don't look like much for a long time and take an age to colour up. I had them with other rainbows when I was a kid and personally wouldn't go for a tank smaller than 4ft but preferably 5ft+ (ours were in a 6ft and they didnt make the tank look big). They are very chunky, deep bodied, active fish when mature. I would also want to keep them in harder water, they wont do great in soft acidic conditions.

4 ft, damm, the guy who sold me these fishes said that they will only grow few CM more than their current size, looks like I have to arrange a new home for them in 6 months

 

[bazz]

4 ft, damm, the guy who sold me these fishes said that they will only grow few CM more than their current size, looks like I have to arrange a new home for them in 6 months

Take them back now to the guy who sold them to you under false pretenses, if they do manage to survive in that tank for 6 months they will certainly not be very healthy.

 

[hypnogogia]

In future, you’re better off doing your research on fish before buying them.

 

[maverick786us]

In future, you’re better off doing your research on fish before buying them.

I don't know much about these fishes but it was his recommendation and he said that these fishes will perfectly suit in my mid sized planted tank.

 

[Iain Sutherland]

I don't know much about these fishes but it was his recommendation and he said that these fishes will perfectly suit in my mid sized planted tank.

Unfortunately it's an all too common issue, most aquatic shops are motivated by sales not welfare or suitability. Well worth understanding fish suitable to your tank and then locating them opposed to choosing on impulse.
You do have the luxury of using RO which I guess you now understand needs to be remineralised so you can choose the parameters suitable for the fish you would like to keep.

Good place to research future fish and these ones. I will often refer to this website in store, don't believe the shop assistants! Glossolepis incisus (Red Rainbowfish) — Seriously Fish

You will need to take them back as they hate soft water and do need a 4ft tank. Sorry 😬

 

[hypnogogia]

I will often refer to this website in store, don't believe the shop assistants!

Exactly this. The beauty of internet and smart phones is that we can check in store before buying.

 

[Little]

Have a look at the pictures on this post:
Thread 'Aquarium Gardens'
Aquarium Gardens
The owner Dave often uses the smallest fish possible to make the perspective of the tank look even more big and beautiful. Also, the tanks are spotlessly clean. Really good for inspiration with what can be done with light stocking / small fish and good maintenance.

 

[Iain Sutherland]

Have a look at the pictures on this post:
Thread 'Aquarium Gardens'
Aquarium Gardens
The owner Dave often uses the smallest fish possible to make the perspective of the tank look even more big and beautiful. Also, the tanks are spotlessly clean. Really good for inspiration with what can be done with light stocking / small fish and good maintenance.

Also his water that is about as hard as it comes.